Place details
Place nameVeneto
Other namesVenezia Euganea
CountryItalia
Latitude45.5
Longitude11.75
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Settled by ancient Celtic people (Veneti) in 1st mill. BC; ruled by Rome from 2nd cen. BC; invaded by Huns in mid-5th cen. AD; area gained financial & military prominence in 15th cen.; was passed between France & Austria during 18th-19th cen.